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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.47, 2,368.86 and 1,044.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.47, 2,368.86 and 1,044.55 is: 1,441.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.47 : 2,368.86 = 1,044.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.47/2,368.86 = 1,044.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.47x = 2,368.86 × 1,044.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.47x = 2,474,378.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,378.43/1,716.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.55

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